Russell County basketball teams fall to Cumberland County in 16th District Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, February 20 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker and Lady Laker basketball teams both fell to Cumberland County in the opening round of the 16th District Tournament on Sunday. By losing in the first round, neither team will advance to the region tournament for the second-straight year. In... Read More.

Nearly 2,200 workers commute in to Russell County

Friday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

A new report from the Kentucky Center for Statistics examines commuting patterns across the commonwealth. The data shows nearly 2,200 workers commuted into Russell County for work in the year 2019, the most recent year […]

Tourist commission to bring back ‘Russell County’ as part of branding

Friday, February 17 by Derek Aaron

It’s been a busy week for the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission as they’ve accepted much-needed ARPA funds and met with state officials, but as Danielle Wilson, the commission’s executive director, told WJRS NEWS, it is […]

RCMS Volleyball takes 2 of 3 over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball teams took 2 of 3 over Taylor County last night. The 6th grade team won 2-0 and 7th grade won 2-1. However, the 8th grade team fell 2-0.

Marcum to petition for Russell County to switch to Eastern Time

Wednesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Randy Marcum said he would like to see Russell County move to the eastern time zone. Marcum said Russell County fits most of the criteria to make the switch. That includes […]

Angela Dawn Ragle, age 57, of Russell County

Tuesday, February 14 by Sean Hammond

Angela Dawn Ragle, of Jamestown, entered into this life on Saturday, October 2, 1965 and passed from this life on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She is preceded in death by her twins Steven and Sarah […]

Anita Darlene Carpenter, age 86, of Russell County

Tuesday, February 14 by Sean Hammond

The Honorable Anita Darlene Carpenter of Russell County passed from this life Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her home, having attained the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 4 days. Anita was born September […]

Lakers host Danville, Lady Lakers on the road at Whitley County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lakers and Lady Lakers will be in action this evening. The Lady Lakers will go on the road to Whitley County. Tip-off between the Lady Lakers and Lady Colonels is set for 6:30 p.m. CT. The Lakers will be at home,... Read More.

RCMS Volleyball gets wins over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, February 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Middle School Lady Laker Volleyball team picked up three wins on the road at Casey County last night. Sixth grade won 2-0, 7th grade won 2-1, and 8th grade won 2-0. RCMS will host Monroe County tonight beginning at 5 p.m.

Lakers defeat Hart County; doubleheader at Adair tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Laker Basketball team picked up a big win over Hart County last night. The Lakers came away with a 64-58 victory over the Raiders and improved to 9-17 on the season with the win. The Lakers and Lady Lakers will be... Read More.

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Russell County basketball teams fall to Cumberland County in 16th District Tournament | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Nearly 2,200 workers commute in to Russell County

Tourist commission to bring back ‘Russell County’ as part of branding

RCMS Volleyball takes 2 of 3 over Taylor County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Marcum to petition for Russell County to switch to Eastern Time

Angela Dawn Ragle, age 57, of Russell County

Anita Darlene Carpenter, age 86, of Russell County

Lakers host Danville, Lady Lakers on the road at Whitley County tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

RCMS Volleyball gets wins over Casey County | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lakers defeat Hart County; doubleheader at Adair tonight | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown